Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025: Complete Guide to Bank Closures on November 5 and Regional Holiday Schedule

Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025: Financial institutions across numerous states will suspend operations on November 5 in observance of Guru Nanak Jayanti, also referred to as Guru Nanak Prakash. This significant celebration commemorates the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first spiritual teacher of Sikhism.

Bank Holiday On November 5: Banking services will be unavailable due to Guru Nanak Jayanti, Kartika Purnima, and Rahas Purnima across multiple regions including Mizoram, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand, Telangana, Arunachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jammu & Srinagar, Uttar Pradesh, Nagaland, West Bengal, New Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Himachal Pradesh.

Bank Holidays In November 2025: Financial institutions consistently remain closed on Sundays throughout the year. Additionally, all scheduled and non-scheduled banks observe public holidays on both the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.

It is advisable to verify holiday schedules through your local RBI branch calendar or your bank's official website to confirm closure status in your specific location, as variations may occur based on local government or educational board decisions. While physical banking locations will be inaccessible, customers may continue to utilize digital banking platforms for necessary financial transactions.

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Holiday Description

Day

Kannada Rajyothsava/Igas-Bagwal

NOV 1

Guru Nanak Jayanti/Kartika Purnima/Rahas Purnima

NOV 5

Nongkrem Dance/Bihar Legislative Assembly General Election, 2025

NOV 6

Wangala Festival

NOV 7

Kanakadasa Jayanthi

NOV 8

Date Source: RBI website

History of Guru Nanak: Guru Nanak was born in 1469 in the village of Talwandi, near Lahore (now in Pakistan). He served as both a spiritual leader and social reformer who disseminated messages of love, compassion, and equality. His teachings placed emphasis on the importance of maintaining a simple and honest lifestyle.